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VIDEO: Ship stranded miles inland by hurricane is relaunched
THE Emerald Express, left stranded miles inland by Hurricane Joaquin in early October, has been successfully relaunched off the northern point of Crooked Island after a month-long operation that saw island officials dredge a road and tow the massive ship six miles overland.
Boxing clubs host series of exhibitions in Exuma
A PAIR of local boxing clubs sought to expand their reach to the Family Islands and to also give their student athletes greater exposure.
'No pull out' by $110m developers
The developers behind a proposed multi-million dollar resort and real estate development on Long Island “have not pulled out”, and are looking to establish a permanent presence and take over marina operations at the adjacent Stella Maris Resort “next month”.
BTC makes its presence felt on Exuma at National Family Island Regatta
BTC officially kicked off its support of the National Family Island Regatta with a $10,000 sponsorship of Exuma’s 67th regatta held April 18-22 in George Town.
Teens charged over robbery
By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net POLICE charged two teenagers in Magistrate's Court yesterday with kidnapping and armed robbery at Paradise Island on March 7. They were accused of abducting a
Minnis has no knowledge of seat offer to Butler-Turner
FREE National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday that - as far he knew - “no one” in his party offered Official Opposition Leader Loretta Butler-Turner any “seat” in the upcoming election, other than the Long Island one fore which she was ratified before the nomination was revoked.
Walker's Cay sold to Texan businessman
WALKER’S Cay has been sold to Texas businessman and philanthropist Carl Allen who plans to redevelop the northernmost island in The Bahamas to its former glory as a sport-fishing destination. Mr Allen - a long-time visitor to The Bahamas - finalised
Medical centre to make Eleuthera 'wellness capital of Bahamas'
Social media and word of mouth on the island of Eleuthera are spreading the news of a medical centre that is set to make a huge difference in the community.The Eleuthera Community Healthcare Initiative (ECHI), a non-profit organisation, has as its mi
Family Island airport upgrades need $200m
TOURISM and Aviation Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar yesterday lamented the “woefully inadequate” state of many of this nation’s Family Island airports, noting that government is now eying roughly $80m upgrades to two of their busiest airports.Mr D’Aguil
Blue Lagoon owner Meister dies
BUSINESSMAN Alfred Meister, owner of Blue Lagoon Island/Dolphin Encounters, died peacefully in his home in Cofresi, Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic, on Tuesday, October 8.
Tourism officials warn on further airport ‘strife’
TOURISM officials yesterday warned that further “industrial strife” at Family Island airports could endanger the sector’s COVID-19 recovery after staff at several gateways failed to report to work over ongoing grievances.
Ministry insists: There has been no attack on any public servant
IN the face of claims that some island administrators were being victimised, the ministry with responsibility for local government has said no public servant has been attacked.
$2m loss for economy as cruise ships avoid storm
THE Bahamas is projected to lose nearly $2m in cruise ship cancellations, with tourism officials yesterday stating that all major cruises due to call into Bahamian ports have already been re-routed due to Hurricane Matthew.
Accelarated programme to develop track and field Family Islands
THE landmark achievement of the 42nd CARIFTA Games was the ability of the local organising committee (LOC) to generate a profit which was then used to establish a “Sports Foundation.”
Hotel boss questions why GB so expensive
GRAND Bahama must start to capitalse on its US proximity, the Pelican Bay’s general manager said yesterday, questioning how- as the closest Bahamian island - it was more expensive to get there.
Harbour Island, Key West become 'sister cities'
HARBOUR Island and Key West in Florida have become ‘sister cities’ in order to make the most of events and opportunities for the two.
Eleuthera 'poised for economic resurgence'
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts told Eleuthera residents over the weekend that the island is poised for an economic resurgence.
FRONT PORCH: Geopolitical lessons from Pacific Island states
BEGINNING last week, China’s Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi embarked on an unprecedented ten-day tour with a delegation of 20 to ten Pacific Island countries with which the People’s Republic has diplomatic relations.
'Let It Snow in the Islands'
BAHAMIAN designer Cardell McClam unveiled his new Fall/Winter 016 collection during the “Let It Snow In the Islands” fashion show.
Two fishermen missing in Berry Islands
A MAJOR search and rescue operation is under way in the Berry Islands to find two fishermen who went missing in waters off Great Harbour Cay on Saturday.